Kitchen Assistant

TDL Import; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for a permanent role in Birmingham. The position involves preparing meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have strong people skills and a passion for food, along with a Food Safety Level 2 qualification. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• High standards and quality-driven approach.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals for pupils.
• Help keep the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Assist with setting up the dining room.

Skills

Good people skills

Passion for food and customer service

Great team player

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Food Safety Level 2 qualification

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Permanent

Grade 1 - £23,656 - £24,027 pro rata

We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate.

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Location: Elms Farm Community Primary School, B33 0PJ

Cityserve is the Birmingham City Council's multi-award-winning catering service for school meals, providing fresh and nutritious food for schools across the UK. Healthy eating is a continuous theme throughout all our menus, and we are committed to the wellbeing of pupils. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, delivering excellent customer service, and motivating and supporting team members.

The Role

As a General Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals for pupils
• Assist with all aspects of the service
• Help keep the kitchen clean and tidy, including washing up, sweeping, and mopping
• Assist with setting up the dining room and arranging furniture
• Attend training sessions, both classroom-based and online
• Be aware of pupils' needs, including dietary and allergen requirements

You will work collaboratively with managers and supervisors to ensure the first-class delivery of food in school kitchens, both during and outside of performance times.

Key Requirements

Essential:

• Good people skills
• Passion for food and customer service
• Great team player
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a similar environment
• High standards and quality-driven approach
• A ‘can-do’ attitude

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments section of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills, and experience, and include your motivation for applying. The Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Applications without a CV and Personal Statement will not be considered.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer. We are committed to employing, retaining, and developing all our people.

We aim to ensure a positive and equitable recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments, additional support, or accessibility needs, or if there are ways we can support your application.

We support internal mobility and the development of our staff. Applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be prioritized and reviewed first.

Applications from people with caring responsibilities and those seeking flexible working options are welcome.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer is made.

Note: We aim to advertise roles for at least two weeks, but vacancies may close earlier due to high application volumes. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.